Sustainability

Handwash packaged in paper bottle with sap lining and reusable metal pump

SUPA Innovations is distributing handwash in a ‘plastic-free’ paper bottle, featuring a reusable metal hand pump and a waterproof

Soft drinks sector receives dedicated LCA tool from UNESDA and Pilario

UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe and Pilario have tailored an online life cycle assessment (LCA) tool to the soft drinks industry,

Amazon automates made-to-fit box, paper bag, and label processes in Europe

Intending to reduce its packaging waste, Amazon is deploying automated machinery across its European operations, including made-to-measure box

CEFLEX issues assessment of new recycling technologies for flexible plastics

‘Plastic-free’ paper tags designed for recyclability, and biodegradability

Made from FSC-certified paper, Sev-Rend’s High-Strength Paper Wine Glass Tags claim to be plastic-free, recyclable,

Adhesives, logistics, and legislation: the keys to beverage reuse and refill?

As incoming legislation incentivizes reuse, what factors are holding bottles back – and how could water-based adhesives help? Elizabeth Staab,

Zero-deposit reuse system brings reusable containers to on-site foodservice

Reusables.com’s RFID-enabled, zero-deposit reuse system supplies reusable foodservice containers and smart return bins to university campuses,

KIND pilots kerbside recyclable paper wrapper in US

KIND Snacks has begun piloting a kerbside recyclable paper wrapper at select Whole Foods Market stores in the United States,

A closer look at packaging sustainability in India

What does packaging sustainability look like in one of the largest and fastest-growing consumer markets on earth? India, which

Could stagnant rigid polyolefin recycling threaten the PPWR’s targets?

Plastics Recyclers Europe raises concerns that the EU might miss the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’s recycled content targets

Results of Aldi and Ocado’s in-store and online refill trials revealed

Refillable packaging trials run by Aldi and Ocado under GoUnpackaged’s Refill Coalition achieved in-store refill rates of up

Berry Global announces roll-on deodorant ball technology

Berry Global has revealed its patented technology for manufacturing roll-on balls for deodorant applicators, said to deliver faster output